Country fried steak with mash and creamy pan gravy
Boil potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain, mash, and mix in butter and milk. Season to taste. Cover with
Traditional mash potato
Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Place a generous layer of salt on a baking tray. Lay whole, unpeeled potatoes
Why I’m so proud of our Hungry Chef Competition 2025
As someone who’s passionate about developing young culinary talent, this year’s Hungry Chef Competition has been one of the proudest
Braised red cabbage with savoury granola and Stilton
A warm, comforting dish perfect for chilly or rainy days. Combines sweet and tangy braised cabbage, nutty savoury granola, and
Launching the industry’s first off-site kitchen providing WELL-aligned foodservice
We are excited to have launched Atelier Wellness, an off-site production kitchen focused on creating food experiences that support health, wellbeing
Supporting Salford: cooking up skills and community
At the heart of every community, food plays a powerful role. It brings people together, teaches valuable life skills and
Demystifying WELL: food and wellbeing at work
BM chefs demystified the process, explored both the challenges and opportunities, and showed how our food plays a central role
Celebrating culinary excellence: Our Chef of the Year 2025
This year’s Chef of the Year competition was nothing short of extraordinary. It was a true celebration of skill, creativity,
Menopause at work, what really helps and why it matters
“Menopause impacts 100% of a workplace, directly or indirectly.” — Tracey Allport, Menopause Expert Menopause is not only a women’s
Black Future Food: reimagining heritage through innovation
Black cuisine is a rich tapestry woven from centuries of resilience, creativity and cultural fusion. From the smoky depths of
Pete Redman joins The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
We’re proud to see Pete Redman, our Chef Director, join The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA). Recognising his talent
Celebrating British Food Fortnight: Why we champion local, seasonal British produce
For us, food does more than nourish — it connects. It connects us to our communities, our seasons, and our
Caffeine and beyond: Smarter ways to stay energised
For many of us, the day doesn’t truly begin until that first sip of tea or coffee. Caffeine, the world’s
Easy Hollandaise Sauce
A silky, rich Hollandaise sauce perfect for eggs Benedict, fish, or vegetables.
Never take your phone out: the secret to building relationships
If you walk into a networking event, what’s the first thing you do? For many of us, the temptation is
Korean-Style Corn Dog with Bratwurst
This recipe makes about 6 large corn dogs.
Meatloaf
Shining a spotlight on neurodiversity at our ESG Roundtable
On 8 September, we hosted our fourth quarterly ESG Roundtable Lunch, this time focusing on Community Driven Catering and the
What Proper Local is all about
The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and September has arrived. Autumn is that magical season when food feels
American-style biscuits
Best eaten warm, split open and spread with butter. Perfect alongside soups, stews, or chilli
Guest coffee powered by women from bean to cup
We are excitied to have launched ‘Soppexcca powered by women’, a coffee sourced, developed, roasted, and marketed entirely by women. The limited-edition guest roast,
Gut health made simple: Prebiotics & probiotics for everyday wellbeing
Gut health is everywhere right now — and with good reason. Your digestive system isn’t just about breaking down food.
Quick kimchi fried rice
A fast, flexible, and healthy dish that you can throw together with whatever protein and veg you’ve got in the
Data Protection is more than an office tick-box exercise
When people hear data protection, they often think of cookie banners, privacy notices, or tedious compliance training. But treating it